Crystal Palace
1 shot on target
1–4
Full time
Manchester City
9 shots on target
Crystal Palace
1–4
Manchester City
Premier League | Friday, 28 August 2026 | Full time
28%
Possession
72%
9
Shots
18
1
On target
9
2
Corners
6
Premier League · Matchweek 2 · Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:00 UTC · Selhurst Park
Written before kick-off · preview
Crystal Palace v Manchester City: what the records say
Written from our own records. Every number here is one we hold.
Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday 28 August in the Premier League, matchweek 2. Crystal Palace have not won in eight games. They have scored 6 and conceded 17 in those eight games — 0.8 goals a game, 2.1 against.
Manchester City have won five of their last eight games. They have scored 16 and conceded 8 in those eight games — 2.0 goals a game, 1.0 against, keeping three clean sheets.
The only previous meeting we hold, in May 2026, finished Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace.
Daichi Kamada has been Crystal Palace's most productive, with three assists. Antoine Semenyo has been Manchester City's most productive, with two goals and three assists.
Commentary
Minute by minute, as it happened.- 1' First half begins.
- 2' Crystal Palace wins a corner after Gianluigi Donnarumma concedes. Gianluigi Donnarumma
- 2' Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace attempts a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it goes close and misses to the left. Adam Wharton provided the assist. Eddie Nketiah
- 3' Crystal Palace wins a corner after Abdukodir Khusanov concedes. Abdukodir Khusanov
- 3' Daichi Kamada's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Tyrick Mitchell provided the assist. Daichi Kamada
- 5' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. Tyrick Mitchell
- 7' Corner awarded to Manchester City after a concession by Anan Khalaili. Anan Khalaili
- 7' Attempt saved. Rúben Dias from Manchester City has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace saves it in the center of the goal. Rúben Dias
- 7' Attempt saved. Elliot Anderson from Manchester City has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace. The assist came from Rayan Cherki. Rayan Cherki
- 7' Attempt blocked. Erling Haaland's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked, with an assist from Rúben Dias. Rúben Dias
- 8' Attempt missed. Erling Haaland from Manchester City had a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that went to the right. He was assisted by Antoine Semenyo. Antoine Semenyo
- 9' Yéremy Pino of Crystal Palace is caught offside. Yéremy Pino
- 10' Yéremy Pino is caught offside for Crystal Palace. Yéremy Pino
- 10' Rayan Cherki from Manchester City commits a handball. Rayan Cherki
- 15' Rúben Dias from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half. Rúben Dias
- 15' Foul committed by Jørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace. Jørgen Strand Larsen
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17'
⚽ Crystal Palace 0–1 Manchester City
Goal! Manchester City takes the lead 1-0 against Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland scores with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Antoine Semenyo's cross. Antoine Semenyo2Semenyo goals this seasonSemenyoAssist - 19' Foul by Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City. Antoine Semenyo
- 19' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half. Yéremy Pino
- 20' Foul committed by Rayan Cherki of Manchester City. Rayan Cherki
- 20' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half. Yéremy Pino
- 21' Phil Foden from Manchester City misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Elliot Anderson. Phil Foden
- 22' Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. Nico O'Reilly
- 25' Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City wins a free kick on the left wing. Antoine Semenyo
- 25' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace commits a foul. Yéremy Pino
- 25' Manchester City win a corner, conceded by Dean Henderson.
- 28' Phil Foden from Manchester City misses an attempt from very close range, shooting to the left. He was assisted by Rayan Cherki. Phil Foden
- 28' Foul committed by Marc Guéhi of Manchester City. Marc Guéhi
- 28' Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the right wing. Daichi Kamada
- 32' Elliot Anderson from Manchester City is awarded a free kick in the defensive half. Elliot Anderson
- 32' Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace commits a foul. Eddie Nketiah
- 33' Attempt missed. Jørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. Yéremy Pino provided the assist with a cross after a set piece. Yéremy Pino
- 33' Rayan Cherki of Manchester City receives a yellow card for a foul. Rayan Cherki
- 33' Foul committed by Rayan Cherki of Manchester City. Rayan Cherki
- 33' Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick on the right wing. Adam Wharton
- 34' Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Adam Wharton with a cross. Tyrick Mitchell
- 36' Erling Haaland from Manchester City wins a free kick in the attacking half. Erling Haaland
- 36' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace commits a foul. Yéremy Pino
- 38' Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City commits a foul. Nico O'Reilly
- 38' Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the left wing. Eddie Nketiah
- 38' Attempt saved. Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Josko Gvardiol. Antoine Semenyo
- 39' Attempt saved. Chris Richards' header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Gianluigi Donnarumma. The chance was assisted by Yéremy Pino's cross. Gianluigi Donnarumma
- 42' The match is delayed due to an injury to Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace. Adam Wharton
- 42' Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
- 44' Erling Haaland from Manchester City misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The assist came from Phil Foden's cross. Phil Foden
- 45' Attempt missed. Anan Khalaili of Crystal Palace takes a left-footed shot from outside the box but it goes high and wide to the left. Eddie Nketiah provided the assist. Anan Khalaili
- 45+1' The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
- 45+2' Attempt saved. Rayan Cherki from Manchester City has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace. The shot was assisted by Antoine Semenyo. Antoine Semenyo
- First half ends with Manchester City leading Crystal Palace 1-0.
- Half time · Crystal Palace 0 Manchester City 1
- 46' The second half begins with the score at Crystal Palace 0, Manchester City 1.
- 47' Corner awarded to Manchester City after Jaydee Canvot concedes. Jaydee Canvot
- 47' Antoine Semenyo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Rayan Cherki. Antoine Semenyo
- 48' Phil Foden's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marc Guéhi. Marc Guéhi
- 50' Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Tyrick Mitchell provided the assist. Eddie Nketiah
- 52' Corner awarded to Manchester City after Anan Khalaili concedes. Anan Khalaili
- 53' Elliot Anderson from Manchester City misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high after a corner. Elliot Anderson
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54'
⚽ Crystal Palace 0–2 Manchester City
Goal! Manchester City lead 2-0 against Crystal Palace. Rayan Cherki scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Phil Foden. Phil FodenFodenAssist - 55' Elliot Anderson from Manchester City receives a yellow card for a bad foul. Elliot Anderson
- 55' Elliot Anderson from Manchester City commits a foul. Elliot Anderson
- 55' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half. Yéremy Pino
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56'
⚽ Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester City
Own goal by Gianluigi Donnarumma gives Crystal Palace a 1-2 lead over Manchester City. - 56' Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace hits the bar with a right-footed shot from outside the box during a direct free kick. Yéremy Pino
- 58' Foul committed by Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City. Josko Gvardiol
- 58' Jørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the right wing. Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 58' Foul by Rayan Cherki of Manchester City. Rayan Cherki
- 58' Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick in the defensive half. Adam Wharton
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59'
⚽ Crystal Palace 1–3 Manchester City
Goal! Manchester City lead 3-1 against Crystal Palace. Rayan Cherki scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Josko Gvardiol. Rayan Cherki3Cherki goals this seasonGvardiolAssist - 63' Substitution for Crystal Palace: Evann Guessand comes on for Jørgen Strand Larsen. Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 63' Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City commits a foul. Josko Gvardiol
- 63' Anan Khalaili from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half. Anan Khalaili
- 65' Manchester City win a corner after Anan Khalaili concedes. Anan Khalaili
- 68' Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half. Antoine Semenyo
- 68' Anan Khalaili from Crystal Palace commits a foul. Anan Khalaili
- 68' Substitution for Crystal Palace: Zavier Gozo comes on for Yéremy Pino. Zavier Gozo
- 68' Substitution for Crystal Palace: Dwight McNeil comes on for Eddie Nketiah. Dwight McNeil
- 68' Anan Khalaili from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for a foul. Anan Khalaili
- 74' Marc Guéhi from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half. Marc Guéhi
- 74' Substitution for Crystal Palace: Axel Disasi comes on for Takehiro Tomiyasu. Axel Disasi
- 74' Foul committed by Dwight McNeil of Crystal Palace. Dwight McNeil
- 75' Substitution for Manchester City: Mateo Kovacic comes on for Josko Gvardiol. Mateo Kovacic
- 75' Substitution for Crystal Palace: Óscar Mingueza comes on for Anan Khalaili. Óscar Mingueza
- 77' Phil Foden from Manchester City commits a foul. Phil Foden
- 77' Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick in the defensive half. Jaydee Canvot
- 81' Phil Foden from Manchester City wins a free kick in the defensive half. Phil Foden
- 81' Foul by Zavier Gozo of Crystal Palace. Zavier Gozo
- 82' Substitution for Manchester City: Ryan McAidoo comes on for Rayan Cherki. Rayan Cherki
- 82' Substitution for Manchester City: Ayyoub Bouaddi comes on for Elliot Anderson. Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 83' Attempt missed. Ryan McAidoo from Manchester City takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Rúben Dias after a fast break. Ryan McAidoo
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84'
⚽ Crystal Palace 1–4 Manchester City
Goal! Manchester City lead 4-1 against Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Phil Foden. Phil FodenFodenAssist - 86' Offside called against Crystal Palace. Zavier Gozo is caught offside. Zavier Gozo
- 88' Corner awarded to Manchester City after Óscar Mingueza concedes. Óscar Mingueza
- 89' Substitution for Manchester City: Kaden Braithwaite comes on for Nico O'Reilly. Nico O'Reilly
- 89' Substitution for Manchester City: Vitor Reis comes on for Abdukodir Khusanov. Abdukodir Khusanov
- 90+1' The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
- 90+3' Axel Disasi from Crystal Palace commits a foul. Axel Disasi
- 90+3' Phil Foden from Manchester City wins a free kick on the left wing. Phil Foden
- The second half ends with Crystal Palace losing 1-4 to Manchester City.
- The match ends with Crystal Palace losing 1-4 to Manchester City.
Goals and cards
- 17' ⚽ E. Haaland · assist A. Semenyo Normal Goal Manchester City
- 33' ■ Rayan Cherki Yellow Card Manchester City
- 54' ⚽ R. Cherki · assist P. Foden Normal Goal Manchester City
- 55' ■ Elliot Anderson Yellow Card Manchester City
- 56' ⚽ G. Donnarumma Own Goal Crystal Palace
- 59' ⚽ R. Cherki · assist J. Gvardiol Normal Goal Manchester City
- 68' ■ Anan Khalaili Yellow Card Crystal Palace
- 84' ⚽ E. Haaland · assist P. Foden Normal Goal Manchester City
Match statistics
Crystal Palace on the left, Manchester City on the right.
The game
28%
Ball possession
72%
67
Total attacks
155
24
Dangerous attacks
66
Attack
9
Shots total
18
1
Shots on target
9
7
Shots off target
7
1
Shots blocked
2
6
Shots inside the box
13
3
Shots outside the box
5
1
Hit the woodwork
0
3
Big chances created
5
3
Big chances missed
2
2
Corners
6
3
Offsides
0
Build-up
291
Passes
788
236
Accurate passes
731
81%
Pass accuracy
93%
18
Crosses
15
4
Accurate crosses
5
14
Dribble attempts
37
8
Successful dribbles
17
12
Throw-ins
19
5
Goal kicks
6
Defence
4
Saves
1
34
Tackles
14
11
Interceptions
9
58
Duels won
51
8
Fouls
11
1
Yellow cards
2
5
Substitutions
5
Player statistics
Every number on this table is the number the fantasy game scored from. Scroll for more columns.
Crystal Palace
Goalkeeper
| Player | Min | Saves | In box | Conceded | Prevented | Claims | Pass | Pass% | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Henderson | 90 | 4 | 3 | 4 | – | 1 | 15 | 73 | 6.47 |
| Tyrick Mitchell | 90 | – | – | 4 | – | – | 24 | 88 | 6.59 |
| Jaydee Canvot | 90 | – | – | 4 | – | – | 51 | 89 | 6.40 |
| Daichi Kamada | 90 | – | – | 4 | – | – | 36 | 86 | 6.80 |
| Adam Wharton | 90 | – | – | 4 | – | – | 26 | 81 | 7.12 |
| Chris Richards | 90 | – | – | 4 | – | – | 28 | 83 | 6.34 |
| Anan Khalaili | 75 | – | – | 3 | – | – | 26 | 88 | 7.33 |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 74 | – | – | 3 | – | – | 25 | 87 | 6.24 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 68 | – | – | 3 | – | – | 8 | 88 | 6.33 |
| Yéremy Pino | 68 | – | – | 3 | – | – | 24 | 65 | 7.41 |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | 63 | – | – | 3 | – | – | 9 | 67 | 6.81 |
| Evann Guessand sub | 27 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 100 | 6.27 |
| Dwight McNeil sub | 22 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 4 | 75 | 6.33 |
| Zavier Gozo sub | 22 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 4 | 75 | 6.19 |
| Axel Disasi sub | 16 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 7 | 67 | 6.25 |
| Óscar Mingueza sub | 15 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 50 | 6.18 |
Manchester City
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | KP | Pass | Pass% | Touch | Drb | Tkl | Int | Duel% | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Kovacic sub | 15 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 30 | 93 | 34 | – | – | – | 33 | 6.37 |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi sub | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 21 | 100 | 23 | – | – | 1 | – | 6.72 |
| Ryan McAidoo sub | 8 | – | – | 1 | – | 0.08 | – | 5 | 40 | 7 | 1 | – | – | 100 | 6.67 |
| Vitor Reis sub | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | 100 | 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kaden Braithwaite sub | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | 100 | 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Min | Saves | In box | Conceded | Prevented | Claims | Pass | Pass% | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 35 | 81 | 6.28 |
| Rúben Dias | 90 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 108 | 100 | 7.42 |
| Marc Guéhi | 90 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 113 | 98 | 7.46 |
| Erling Haaland | 90 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 4 | 50 | 8.45 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 90 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 44 | 93 | 6.67 |
| Phil Foden | 90 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 48 | 92 | 7.53 |
| Nico O'Reilly | 89 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 57 | 91 | 6.80 |
| Abdukodir Khusanov | 89 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 81 | 94 | 7.45 |
| Elliot Anderson | 82 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 100 | 91 | 7.89 |
| Rayan Cherki | 82 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 67 | 92 | 8.84 |
| Josko Gvardiol | 75 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 52 | 81 | 6.80 |
Player cards
Rayan Cherki had the best game by the SAM rating. These are his numbers.
Rayan Cherki
Passing
Premier League | Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City | 28 August 2026
62 successful
5 unsuccessful
3
key passes
3
chances created
1
big chances created
1/3
crosses
3
final third passes
67
passes
92%
accuracy
Form
Results each side took into this game, most recent on the right.
Crystal Palace
DLDLL
| Played | 8 |
| Won · drawn · lost | 0–3–5 |
| Goals for · against | 6–17 |
Manchester City
WWDLW
| Played | 8 |
| Won · drawn · lost | 5–2–1 |
| Goals for · against | 16–8 |
Head to head
Last 1 meeting: Crystal Palace 0 · drawn 0 · Manchester City 1.
| 13 May 2026 |
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Premier League
|
3–0 | L |
Who to watch
Goals and assists this season, across every competition we cover.
Crystal Palace
|
Daichi Kamada
3 assists
|
3 |
|
Tyrick Mitchell
2 goals
|
2 |
|
Eddie Nketiah
1 assist
|
1 |
Manchester City
|
Antoine Semenyo
2 goals · 3 assists
|
5 |
|
Erling Haaland
5 goals
|
5 |
|
Rayan Cherki
3 goals · 2 assists
|
5 |